This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Enter your postcode to see news and information near you. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. photo: Creative Commons / Marc A. Hermann / MTA https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2./deed.en. Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash in Bridgend. Affecting traffic between Cowbridge and Bridgend.". Police said they would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have dashcam footage. South Wales Police has confirmed that the accident on the A48 Bridgend Bypass this morning involved two vehicles - a motorcycle and a lorry. Police said that the. Two people are in hospital after a serious accident closed part of a main road in Bridgend. He has been taken to Queens Road police station in Bridgend. HP10 9TY. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Traffic Alerts cost just 1 plus standard network charges. There are still no details of how many vehicles are involved and if there have been any injuries. We deployed a rapid response vehicle, two emergency ambulances and were supported by the Hazardous Area Rescue Team. Rydym yn croesawu galwadau'n Gymraeg We welcome calls in Welsh. It is not clear whether disruption from the roadworks is contributing to the long queues at this time. This is what South Wales Police said this morning. GRAPHIC . Police said that the incident, which involved a motorbike, happened between the A4222 at Cowbridge and the B4268 at Pentre Meyrick. Traffic is heavy in the area after the road was closed in both directions. South Wales Police are advising. BBC Homepage. Ridgeway Wales Live Traffic and Accident Reports. In June 2008, the 27-mile (43 km) Gloucester - Chepstow stretch of the A48 was named as the most dangerous road in South West England. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The A48 Pyle Road in Bridgend has reopened in both directions after an accident and oil spillage from Heol-Y-Splot to the A4229. A cyclist who died after being hit by a car at a junction near Bridgend has been described as "irreplaceable" by his family Police said the crash that happened at around 5 15 pm on Thursday on. British law states that it is illegal to use your phone whilst driving a vehicle. B roads are numbered routes in Great Britain of lesser importance than A roads. 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The incident happened at around 9.10am on Sunday, October 16 on the A48 near the roundabout at Laleston heading towards Stormy Down. Accident News Reports. Sign up here for our newsletter about the county borough of Bridgend, which includes the town itself, as well as Maesteg and the seaside town of Porthcawl. ", An update just a few hours later read: "A48 in both directions re-opened, accident cleared.". Please continue to avoid the area and plan alternative routes.". Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash in Bridgend. There are queues in both directions and traffic is now stretching beyond the Redhill Roundabout onto Bridgend Road. 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A crash closed part of the A48 just across the English border in Wales this morning. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:45 and 14:00 on 28 February 2023. Witnesses are asked to contact the Roads Policing unit at Lakeside Police station on 101 quoting occurrence 1900153216. Our live feed has now finished. public events). The road was shut following a fatal collision between a lorry and a motorcycle in the early hours of Wednesday. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Our app. The incident, which involved a motorbike, happened between the A4222 (Cowbridge) and B4268 (Pentre Meyrick). In an update at 11.23pm, Inrix said: "A48 in both directions closed due to accident, a motorbike involved between A4222 (Cowbridge) and B4268 (Pentre Meyrick). Read about our approach to external linking. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. . Emergency services attended the scene and the road was closed in both directions. A major road in South Wales has reopened in both directions this morning after a crash. South Wales Police said it happened on the A48 in Bridgend county near the roundabout at Laleston heading towards Stormy Down at. Rolling protest on A48 today as villagers fight for crossings. There has been a crash on the A48 resulting in heavy traffic in the area - we'll keep you updated. Status: Currently Active. Traffic report for incidents that may affect your journey whilst travelling on the a48. "Two patients were conveyed to Princess of Wales for further treatment.". The A48 was closed between Porthcawl and Pyle after the crash A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a motorcyclist died in a crash involving a lorry. The A48 in Stormy Down was closed following the collision shortly after 6am on Wednesday. A48 Carmarthen - B&Q Roundabout. 1383689575 (01383689575) Who called me from phone number 013 8368 9575 Dunfermline. National News. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Woman dies in A40 crash and three people seriously injured. There are no reported roadworks on the a48. The A48 at Stormy Down near Bridgend has been closed in both directions for more than four hours after an accident involving a motorcycle and a lorry. But there was one big problem with it Frogmore Cottage: Harry and Meghan's ten-bedroom UK home that's nothing like a cottage, The couple use it as their residence when they are in the UK, Pictures of Prince and Princess of Wales at Welsh Guard St David's Day parade, The royal couple met with soldiers and their families and enjoyed a number of performances before posing for an official picture. The Welsh Ambulance Service said one person was confirmed dead at the scene, and the two injured people were taken to the. In July, 16 year old Rhys Rubery from Pencoed was hit by a motorbike when crossing the A48 Bridgend bypass (reportedly near the junction with Merthyr Mawr Road). Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the incident shortly after 6 am on Wednesday, it has been confirmed. How We Use Your Data. It happened on the A48 Bridgend bypass on Wednesday morning, June 16. One person was killed and two people were treated for minor injuries. A statement said: "The road remains closed in both directions - please continue to avoid the area.". "The collision involved one vehicle. South Wales Police is advising motorists to plan ahead or use an alternative route, describing the collision at Stormy Down as "serious". Emergency services. Bridgend. Congestion increased in the area due to the incident between B4265 Ewenny Road (Ewenny roundabout) and McDonalds, Waterton Retail Park. The road remains closed in both directions between the roundabouts for Pyle and Porthcawl. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Bridgend from the BBC A spokesperson said: We were called on Wednesday 16 June at approximately 06.00 am to reports of a road traffic accident involving two vehicles on the A48 near Bridgend. 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Accountant Graham Wildin built an incredible 10,000sq/ft leisure complex - which has a bowling alley, casino, a cinema and more - at the back of his home. Britain's first openly trans MP Jamie Wallis is to appear in court today (July 11) for several traffic collision charges. According to traffic monitoring system Inrix, traffic is now "coping well" although diversions remain in place. The incident happened at around 9.10am on Sunday, October 16 on the A48 near the roundabout at Laleston heading towards Stormy Down. Customer service: info@traffic-update.co.uk Helpline: 020 3137 1277 (SMS enquiries only). South Wales Police said that a 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash. The road was closed for several hours and, sadly, Rhys died as a result of his injuries while the bike rider was also hospitalised. His family said he was out cycling at the time as part of his "fitness regime" before he started work. A 26-year-old driver is in hospital with serious injuries after the crash and a 20-year-old female passenger is being treated for non-life threatening injuries. The road had been closed since Wednesday evening, affecting traffic between Cowbridge and Bridgend. Officers are urging people to avoid the area . South Wales Police said that a 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Pyle from the BBC. You can plan your journey before you set off to avoid tolls, Congestion Charge zones and motorways with route planner in our free app. Live updates here. ", Inrix reported: "A48 By Pass Road in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident between B4265 Ewenny Road (Ewenny roundabout) and McDonalds. In an update at 3.34am, Inrix said: "A48 Pyle Road in both directions closed due to accident and oil spillage from Heol-Y-Splot (Stormy Down) to A4229 (Pyle Roundabout).". 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